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Friday, 24 March 2017

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Are you in Year 12 or 13? Are you interested in becoming a lawyer?

BOOK NOW for a free place at the Becoming a Barrister day on 5 April at the Inner Temple.

This one day event is a unique opportunity to learn more about Becoming a barrister directly from practising barristers and judges.

The event starts at 11.45 and will end at 15.45. It will be held at the Inner Temple (EC4Y 7HL), one of the four Inns of Court you have to join to become a barrister.

The day will include a range of talks, panel sessions and workshops led by practising barristers and judges. Lunch will be included and the event is free.

Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. You have until the end of Monday 27th March to apply.

Please see Mrs Jenkins in the 6^th Form Office.

Tuesday, 21 March 2017

Customer Service Apprentice (0888)

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You are passionate about providing excellent customer service, a superstar when it comes to organisation and on fire when working on a computer. You want to gain a qualification in a professional working environment, so why not give your career a kick start and join our BAM Apprenticeship Programme?

With this apprenticeship you can complete a Level 3 qualification in Customer Service, whilst working with our Helpdesk team!

Our Customer Service Apprenticeship is based in our Head office in Hemel Hempstead and will be a full-time role from Monday to Friday.

So what is the Helpdesk team all about? We asked the team to tell us...

“This exciting new opportunity sits in the BAM Facilities Management area. Facilities management companies are responsible for the management of services and processes that support the core business of an organisation. They ensure that an organisation has the most suitable working environment for its employees and their activities. Typically this means ensuring that lighting, heating, hot water, fire alarms and fire doors are all in good working order. It can also cover the delivery of other service such as catering, security and cleaning.

Here is a flavour of the type of activities we would love you to be involved in:

Speaking with our customers and monitoring maintenance activity

Inputting updates in to our database system

Recording all maintenance activities

Supporting the team with any ad hoc administration duties

What we're looking for…

Early careers talent is really important to us here at BAM. We're looking for people with passion and initiative. You will love working in a team, learn quickly and prioritise your workload. We need you to support the team, so we are looking for someone who can talk to people at all levels and pay close attention to detail. You'll be a superstar at administration and eager to provide excellent customer service.

Eligibility

Due to the nature of this apprenticeship, it would suit school/college leavers from 16 years of age. You are only eligible to apply if:

You have lived in the UK/EEA for a minimum of three years consecutively

You have at least a Level 1 qualification in Maths and English (GCSE or equivalent, grade D or above)

You do not already hold a Level 3 qualification in the same subject

What you'll get

The nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification takes a year to complete and you will receive a competitive salary, which is nearly double the apprentice national minimum wage! You will gain valuable customer service training in the workplace while being supported every step of the way, guided by a personal development plan.

Start date

We are looking for someone to start from the 3^rd of May 2017

Assessment day

If your application is successful, you will be invited to an assessment day on the 18th of April. Please make sure that when you are applying that you are available on this date.

Applications close on the 13th of April, don't miss out!

Tuesday, 14 March 2017

Floreat Access Programme

Floreat: A Balliol College Access Programme for Year 12 Students

Floreat is a year-long academic programme offered to Year 12 students from state schools across two geographical regions – Hertfordshire and London. The programme offers the opportunity to engage with Oxford-style teaching in the humanities, and is offered to students free of charge.

The bulk of the academic content is delivered through a series of academic seminars, led by Oxford University representatives and hosted after school hours. The programme also includes a residential summer school in Oxford.

This opportunity suits bright students who are interested in studying a broad arts/humanities programme at a top university (not necessarily Oxford); and who are keen to engage with academic ideas outside their school curriculum, ahead of applying to university the following year.

Please see below to learn more about Floreat in your region (Hertfordshire or London), and/ or to apply for the programme.

If you have any questions about our Floreat programmes, or need help with an application, please email outreach@balliol.ox.ac.uk

Hertfordshire

The programme has run successfully for the previous two academic years with an average of 25 students taken each year from over 10 Hertfordshire schools. The programme is running again in Hertfordshire (though in a condensed form), and applications are open to any Year 12 student at a state school in Hertfordshire.

There was a public information evening for the Hertfordshire programme at Roundwood Park School in Harpenden, on Tuesday 7th March 2017, 6:30 - 8:00 pm. You can find our launch poster here and the presentation that was delivered here. Within the presentation you can find the timetable for the Hertfordshire programme; whilst students may apply if there are dates they are unavailable preference will be given to students who can attend the whole programme.

To apply for Floreat: Hertfordshire, please make an online application. You can find a link to the application form here. The deadline for submission is 5 pm on Sunday 26th March. Completed application forms should be sent in by email to the address below.

Email outreach@balliol.ox.ac.uk if you require support.

London

In 2016-17 Balliol successfully expanded the programme to Southwark in London taking 15 students. Balliol will again be running a series of academic seminars at The City of London Academy, Southwark.

Our Floreat: London programme is open to any Year 12 student at a state school in Southwark as well as the following two schools: The City of London Academy (Islington), The City of London Academy (Hackney).

There was an information evening for the Southwark programme at The City of London Academy, Southwark, on Wednesday 8th March 2017, 5:00 - 6:30 pm. You can find our launch poster here and the presentation that was delivered here. Within the presentation you can find the timetable for the Southwark programme; whilst students may apply if there are dates they are unavailable preference will be given to students who can attend the whole programme.

To apply for Floreat: London, please make an online application. You can find a link to the application form here. The deadline for submission is 5 pm on Sunday 26th March. Completed application forms should be sent in by email to the address below.

Email outreach@balliol.ox.ac.uk if you require support.

Friday, 3 March 2017

UCL Summer Opportunities - lots are free and the summer school includes: accommodation, food and evening entertainment.

Summer schools: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/widening-participation/activities/summer-schools

Summer challenge: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/widening-participation/activities/summer-challenge

Space week: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/widening-participation/activities/summer-schools/space-and-climate-physics

Masterclasses:

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/widening-participation/activities/masterclasses

Open Day – Saturday 11 March University of Buckingham

www.buckingham.ac.uk/opendays

Monday, 27 February 2017

Audit School Leaver Programme

Year 12s, Year 13s

Have you decided what to do after leaving school or college yet? Go to university or join an apprenticeship scheme? Further your education or get straight into the world of work? KPMG can help you achieve all of this and more.

Our programme for ambitious and curious school and college leavers, offers you the opportunity to earn a salary while you study for a professional qualification.

Join the Audit School Leaver Programme you’ll join our industry-leading Audit team, and combine client work with study to gain an Accounting degree from a top UK university – and we’ll pay all your tuition and accommodation fees. We work with lots of different types of businesses, enabling you to experience a variety of industries while you develop skills that are always in demand.

The more you give, the more you’ll get back, and the quicker you’ll grow. That’s ‘Our Deal’ – our commitment to you, and what we expect from you. As part of our promise to nurture and develop your talent, you’ll have access to ‘The Academy’, our unique learning community that offers you the support, training and experiences to reach your potential in our inclusive, collaborative environment. ‘Our Deal’ also features a range of benefits, including a highly competitive salary and 25 days’ annual leave – with an extra day off on your birthday – a smartphone and laptop, a daily lunch allowance and more.

To learn more about our School and College Leaver Programmes, please see our upcoming events where you can also register for one of our interactive Live Chats and ask questions to our recruitment team, and our trainees and apprentices!

Don’t wait to get ahead. Contact Mrs Jenkins in the 6^th Form Office to find out more.